When synonyms are not the same, death lives on.

There once was a person alive and spry,

Who bought the farm, oh my, oh my!

Yet destiny, a fickle thread did weave,

As they journeyed on, ready to leave.

They left the warm, with a twinkle in their eye,

But don’t you fret, they’re still alive, oh Why?

They kicked the bucket, a comical feat,

In the middle of the street, right on their seat!

In that vessel, once filled with dreams,

Lies the truth of mortality’s schemes.

People gasped, and pondered on life so fleet,

But this person’s humor couldn’t be beat!

They left the warm of youth’s embrace,

Where laughter flows and time does place

fate, a trickster to make young the old,

In tales of endings, beginnings unfold.

Alive and well, under the sun’s warm grace,

They ventured forth, in life’s grand race.

They keeled over like a wilting flower,

with only minutes to ponder rush hour,

But even in their fall, they found grace,

As they journeyed to that mysterious place.

with a chuckle and a mischievous glower,

They sprang back up, with all their power!

Being alive, they grinned ear to ear,

No need to shed a single tear.

Went home at last, to a distant shore,

Where life’s river ends, forevermore.

They went home with a victorious cheer,

And closed the door, saying, “I’m still here!”

So remember this tale, with a chuckle and a snore,

Life’s full of surprises, that’s for sure!

In the event horizon of existence, they reside.

They shut the door, to the world outside,

Though they “bought the farm” and left the warm,

They’re alive and well, it’s the ultimate norm!

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About the Author: Sarah B. Royal

Sarah B. Royal’s writing defies convention. Her poetry and prose traverse the boundaries between structure and spontaneity, often weaving together philosophical inquiry, cultural reflection, and personal narrative. With a background in experimental literature, she is known for crafting works that challenge readers to engage intellectually and emotionally.

Her acclaimed palindrome performance play, 777 – A Story of Idol Worship and Murder, showcases her fascination with mirrored storytelling and thematic symmetry. In o x ∞ = ♥: The Poet and The Mathematician, Royal explores the intersection of poetic intuition and mathematical logic, revealing a unique voice that is both analytical and lyrical.

Royal’s collections—such as Lost in the Lost and Found, Haiku For You, Lantern and Tanka Too, and the WoPoLi Chapbook Series—highlight her commitment to neurodivergent expression and poetic experimentation. Whether through childhood verse or contemporary fusion poetry, her work invites readers into a world where language is both a tool and a playground.

Sarah B. Royal continues to expand the possibilities of poetic form, offering readers a deeply personal yet universally resonant experience. Her writing is a testament to the power of creative risk, intellectual depth, and emotional authenticity.

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